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Location
Edinburgh | United Kingdom
Job description
In 2024, Hearts & Minds, the home of Clowndoctors and Elderflowers, will be marking 25 years deliveringtherapeutic clowning across health care units, schools for children with complex needs and hospices.
The role of Fundraising Manager at Hearts & Minds offers an incredibly exciting opportunity to drive meaningfulchange and support our impactful programmes at this momentous time in the charity’s history. As a pivotal memberof the team, you'll spearhead the development of a comprehensive fundraising strategy that directly fuelsthe organization's initiatives. This role isn't just about securing funds; it's about craftingcompelling narratives and fostering connections to inspire individuals, communities, and corporations to supporta cause that truly matters. The dynamism lies in the ability to shape the future of Hearts & Minds bycreating sustainable income streams that directly translate into tangible support for their programmes.
The Job Description and Person Specification is available to download below.
To apply please send a CV and Covering Letter to Ruth Butterworth, Office Manager at [email protected] andplease put the job title in the subject line
Closing date for applications is 11 March by 1700
Interviews will be held in Edinburgh the week commencing 18 March
Change Mental Health is a leading national mental health charity providing unique support to people with severe andenduring mental ill health. With over 50 years’ experience across Scotland, we believe people affected by poormental health and illness deserve the highest quality of support in the community and that every person has theright to be valued and to share in the opportunities, challenges, and joys of everyday life.
Our person-centred approach puts the people we work with at the heart of what we do ensuring they have greateropportunity, can build confidence and social skills, and become more integrated into their communities. Bybuilding connections and support around individual needs, our team of nearly 200 staff and 800 members value thelived experience which informs the services we deliver. We look beyond illness by taking a holistic approachthat ensures no one has to face mental ill health alone.
Professional development including funded opportunities.
A 35-hour working week & access to a season ticket loan.
A great work life balance with flexible and blended working environment.
24/7 access to an award-winning Employee Assistance Programme providing free legal, financial and medical advice aswell as support with life’s challenges.
Enhanced sick pay and leave entitlements
The Signature Project was established in summer 2022 to support men aged 16 and over who live in the city and whohave Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Many of the men face multiple challenges and have not sought help before.We help men to identify what is important to them and the steps they can take to manage the psychological andsocial impacts of trauma. We offer face to face, online and telephone support from our base at the StaffordCentre and work with men in the community. We also host a peer support group facilitated by men with livedexperience.
Change Mental Health have just received an award from the National Lottery Improving Lives Fund to recruit anadditional Outreach Worker to the project. This is a varied and rewarding role in a skilled and committed team,offering person-centred support to a wide range of men across Edinburgh. We are seeking someone who ispassionate about making a real difference to some of the most marginalised men in the city, and who can work inclose partnership with statutory and voluntary partners. The successful candidate will be adept at helpingpeople to identify their personal outcomes, and they will be able to quickly build collaborative workingrelationships with men from diverse backgrounds.
Change Mental Health is a leading national mental health charity providing unique support to people with severe andenduring mental ill health. With 50 years’ experience across Scotland, we believe people affected by poor mentalhealth and illness deserve the highest quality of support in the community and that every person has the rightto be valued and to share in the opportunities, challenges, and joys of everyday life.
Our person-centred approach puts the people we work with at the heart of what we do ensuring they have greateropportunity, can build confidence and social skills, and become more integrated into their communities. Bybuilding connections and support around individual needs, our team of nearly 200 staff and 800 members value thelived experience which informs the services we deliver. We look beyond illness by taking a holistic approachthat ensures no one has to face mental ill health alone.
Angus Voice (AV) currently have the following vacancies on our Board of Directors:
Angus Voice is for and led by people who have personal experience of accessing mental health services. The aim is tobuild the capacity and involvement of people who use mental health services. It enables us to contribute toimproving the services that affect us. The project does this by building partnerships and challenging stigma anddiscrimination.
Angus Voice invite applications from individuals who are willing to share their expertise, knowledge and skills intaking forward this important work and ensuring best practice in Board Governance. The individual must becommitted in our collective strategic vision for the organisation in creating a more inclusive community whereevery person’s voice matters.
We are looking for people who have an understanding and commitment to reducing inequality, isolation and stigma andhave the following skills and expertise:
This role is not accompanied by any financial remuneration, although expenses for travel may be claimed in line withAV’s expenses policy. We are currently holding Board meetings remotely, and envisage there will be a mix of inperson and remote meetings moving forward - so we would consider someone out with the local area taking on thisrole.
Alzheimer Scotland, Scotland's national dementia charity, is seeking a passionate and dedicated Centre ActivitiesCoordinator to join our team on a full-time basis. As a Centre Activities Coordinator, you will play a vitalrole in developing and delivering our brain health and dementia support programs at our new centre inMotherwell.
This unique approach is inspired by the pioneer, Alois Alzheimer, who first identified the brain disease we nowrecognise as the leading cause of dementia. By building a range of engaging and supportive services in the heartof their community, the Centre Activities Coordinator will support people to access:
Advice - our expert advisors can offer one-to-one help with anything from building cognitive resilience, to managingmoney matters and legal issues.
Listening - we offer places to be heard, whatever the question or concern, whenever help is needed.
Opportunities - to connect, learn and share with others in a similar situation.
Information - on all stages of the brain health journey, whether someone is worried about their brain health orliving and caring well with dementia.
Support - everyone is welcome in our Centres, where those affected by dementia can feel safe with trusted staff whounderstand what they’re going through.
As a Centre Activities Coordinator, you'll collaborate closely with the Centre Manager to create a comprehensiveprogram of activities that align with our ALOIS principles. You'll play a key role in liaising withstakeholders from Health and Social Care, NHS, and the wider community to enhance service delivery and raiseawareness about brain health.
Your exceptional organisational skills will be put to use as you plan, review, and evaluate the activities within theCentres. With a focus on continuous improvement, you'll ensure that individuals accessing our services havea welcoming and inclusive experience, where their concerns are heard and understood.
To excel in this role, you'll bring excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Your passion for supportingindividuals affected by dementia will drive you to create a safe and supportive environment. Familiarity withhealth and safety regulations, along with proficiency in standard office software and IT systems, will enableyou to coordinate activities seamlessly.
If you're ready to contribute to our vision of ensuring nobody faces dementia alone, apply now for the CentreActivities Coordinator position at Alzheimer Scotland. Relevant experience of working with people with dementiawould be an advantage, as well as a willingness to learn and participate in training.
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